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  1. #1
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    Engraving problems

    I'm trying to engrave large 2.5" letters with the pre-set TORMACH engraving fonts on my 770..
    But, the pre-set fonts will mill around the outside of each letter, and then around the inside of each letter, creating two lines.
    I don't want that.
    I would like only a single line for each letter, so I can use a ballnosed endmill down center of each letter.
    How do I correct this?
    I've tried every font, and they all use inside/outside dual lines for the lettering.

    HELP!!!!!

  2. #2
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    Re: Engraving problems

    A font with a .shx extension is single line.
    Jim Dawson
    Sandy, Oregon, USA

  3. #3
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    Re: Engraving problems

    You just need a single line font, there are a few. I use the one that came with Rhino, its good for part numbering etc. and I use some specialized ones as well. that I found on the web.


    Single-line fonts
    mike sr

  4. #4
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    Re: Engraving problems

    THANKS PopsPipes!!

    I installed STICKFONT V1.1 on my old, beat up laptop, and it worked great!
    Easy to install, and very easy & basic software to use.
    Saves your text right to G-code.
    Thanks a bunch!

  5. #5
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    Re: Engraving problems

    Youre welcome sir!

    I use single line for part numbers on small parts that I make.
    mike sr

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